Vijiji Tanzania, a fully registered sister organization of Vijiji International, is dedicated to transforming rural primary healthcare delivery across all 26 administrative regions of Tanzania. Project Physiotherapist Vacancy at Vijiji Tanzania 2026, The organization applies a unique Community Health Promotion model aimed at addressing long-standing gaps in healthcare access, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
Location: Mbeya
Application Deadline: 5th February 2026
About Vijiji Tanzania
Through extensive research and community engagement, Vijiji Tanzania has identified that access to quality healthcare goes beyond physical distance to health facilities. Transparency, service quality, leadership, financing, and strong community involvement play a vital role in achieving sustainable rural healthcare. A key insight from Vijiji’s work is the importance of recognizing the uniqueness of each village (Vijiji) when designing and implementing health interventions.
About the “Afya Ubongo Watoto” Project
Vijiji Tanzania is partnering with Agarimo for Africa from Spain to implement the “Afya Ubongo Watoto” Project, an early intervention physiotherapy program for children with neurological deficits or those at risk of developmental delays. The project focuses on addressing motor delays, impaired cognitive functioning, language challenges, and adaptive functioning difficulties among young children.
Position Overview: Project Physiotherapist
The Afya Ubongo Watoto Project is seeking a Project Physiotherapist who will coordinate project activities and manage children’s clinical conditions such as pain, stiffness, and discomfort. The successful candidate will play a critical role in planning and delivering rehabilitation services, including:
- Children’s Injury Rehabilitation
- Pain Management
- Post-Surgical Recovery
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation
- Paediatric Physiotherapy
Key Responsibilities
The Project Physiotherapist will be responsible for:
- Supporting children under five years of age to recover from injuries, reduce pain and stiffness, improve mobility, and maximize functional ability
- Identifying children with conditions such as dizziness, diplopia, dysarthria, dysphagia, drop attacks, nausea and vomiting, sensory changes, nystagmus, and motor delays, and providing prompt physiotherapy intervention
- Identifying and correcting alterations resulting from birth injuries
- Providing early stimulation physiotherapy to enhance motor skill development, posture, balance, muscle tone, and overall strength
- Guiding parents and creating a supportive, child-friendly therapeutic environment
- Promoting healthy posture and preventing abnormal movement patterns to reduce developmental delays
- Enhancing children’s ability to perform daily activities and improving overall quality of life
- Ensuring accurate data collection and submitting monthly reports to project management
Education, Experience, and Skills
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of one (1) year of progressive physiotherapy intervention experience
- Experience in project implementation is an added advantage
- Minimum qualification of a Diploma in Physiotherapy or a related discipline from a recognized institution
- Additional certification in Paediatric Physiotherapy will be an added advantage
- Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Key Qualities and Attributes
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- High ethical standards, honesty, and integrity
- Enthusiasm, a “can-do” attitude, and a solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Updated Resume (CV)
- Copies of relevant Certificates
- At least three professional referees
All applications should be sent via email to tsaida@vijijitanzania.or.tz with the subject line: “Physiotherapist in Mbeya”, Application deadline: 5th February 2026
